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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.94, 9,817.37 and 2,649.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.94, 9,817.37 and 2,649.29 is: 3,973.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.94 : 9,817.37 = 2,649.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.94/9,817.37 = 2,649.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.94x = 9,817.37 × 2,649.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.94x = 26,009,046.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,009,046.92/6,544.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.92

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